Graeme Teague Photography

Chum Salmon Abstract

Caption: Chum Salmon Abstract
Scientific name: Oncorhynchus keta
Location: Vancouver Island, BC.
Copyright: © Graeme Teague 832-526-1123 gtphoto@shaw.ca
AGPix ID: AGPix_GrTePh23_1150
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Comments: Goldstream has a world-class salmon spawning stream with thousands of Chum Salmon returning each year. Bright colours and hooked jaws develop on male Chum salmon after they enter breeding streams. The chum salmon is a species of anadromous fish in the salmon family. It is a Pacific salmon, and may also be known as dog salmon or Keta salmon, and is often marketed under the name Silverbrite salmon. The name Chum salmon comes from the Chinook Jargon term tzum, meaning "spotted" or "marked", while "Keta" comes from the Evenki language of Eastern Siberia via Russian. GTPHOTO is a remarkable knowledge/photo agency with award winning photographers, filmmakers, authors, scientists & guides covering everything marine worldwide.